The West Virginia senator, who holds the swing vote in negotiations for a budget plan, wants to cut incentives. The president and most Senate Democrats say buyer credits are crucial to fight climate change.
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A Bluer Picture
The midterm campaigns for the House and the Senate are shaping up quite differently.
Biden Endorses Ending Filibuster to Codify Abortion Rights
The president called the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade “destabilizing’’ and said Congress needed to act to codify it into law.
How a Supreme Court Ruling and a Senate Bill Could Affect Gun Violence
The Supreme Court declared that Americans have a broad right to arm themselves in public.
The Senate Approves $40 Billion in New Aid to Ukraine
The measure’s smooth path through Congress reflected a broad consensus on Capitol Hill, for now, to devote massive sums to supporting Ukraine’s war effort with little debate.
Rand Paul Delays $40 Billion in Aid for Ukraine
Mr. Paul had sought to alter the bill to include requiring that an inspector general monitor the spending.
As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind
Federal privacy bills, security legislation and antitrust laws to address the power of the tech giants have all failed to advance in Congress, despite hand wringing and shows of bipartisan support.
Senators Propose Cutting Global Vaccine Funding in Covid Package
It is unclear whether such a move could gain approval from either chamber of Congress.
Senators Propose Cutting Global Vaccine Funding in Covid Package
The $10 billion package does not include funds for the global vaccination effort, frustrating some Democrats.
Zelensky Pleads for More U.S. Aid, Invoking America’s Darkest Days
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called for a no-fly zone and more weapons to combat Russia’s assault and implored President Biden to be “the leader of peace.”